The perfect date

Spend the day at the beach with your loved one! Admission is free! This is the thing that makes Venice the most special place on earth. This three-mile beach is manicured daily and the lifeguards are on duty, so grab a towel and head down to the sand. Surf, swim, body board and splash around in the Pacific Ocean. Go for a deep sand run or power walk in ankle deep water. Sunbathe & relax. Keep an eye out for dolphins. Volleyball courts also available. You can rent surf, body and skim boards at Maui and Sons and Jay’s Rentals. Or, grab a Frisbee or a ball for some catch. Marvel at the planet’s largest ocean or meditate into your own universe, either way the beach has the perfect spot for everyone. www.visitveniceca.com

Cruise the coast with your loved one! Ride the path all the way from Venice to Marina del Rey, Santa Monica, Playa del Rey, Pacific Palisades or Palos Verdes! The bike path that runs along the sand in Venice is 22 miles long and extends from Palos Verdes through Pacific Palisades, with a brief in-land detour. Its smooth concrete surface is great for bicycles, roller skates and skateboards alike. However, pedestrians are not allowed, so, if you want to walk then you should do it on sand. There is no better way to take in the scenery of the area beaches than a casual ride up and down the coast. Check out Jay’s Rentals for bike rentals! Ask Jay’s about their all day $15 bike rental.

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How about a day of luxury beautification at Epithereal Skin Care. About Epithereal Skincare:An integrated beauty experience! Non-Surgical approach to skin care. Located in Marina del Rey, CA. View their treatments here! www.epithereal.com or call 310.439.1926.

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Cocktails and a 360 degree view of Los Angeles at High Rooftop Lounge! There is a full bar atop Hotel Erwin overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Venice! High is the premiere Venice Beach open-air rooftop lounge, where the nightly sunset is the main event. High Lounge is the best place to eat, drink, and be merry. Their menu offers locally-inspired fare and unpretentious, delicious mixed drinks to quench your thirst. highvenice.com

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Read poetry with your loved one at Beyond Baroque’s Poetry Walls on the Venice Beach Boadwalk! The words of Jim Morrison of the Doors, Manazar Gamboa, Philomene Long, Exene Cervenka of the Punk Rock band X, actor Viggo Mortensen, and others are engraved in the concrete walls of the LAPD substation and three public restrooms exterior shower walls.

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Gift the gift of Venice! Adopt-a-Bulb on the Venice Sign. When Abbot Kinney officially introduced the world to Venice-of-America in 1905 he did it in style. Across Windward Avenue at Pacific (then Trolley Way), 3-foot high letters glowed to electric life and spelled out the place to be on that 4th of July – in VENICE. Historic Windward Avenue with its Italianate architecture and colonnade began life as the entrance to the wonderful amusement pier. Today it remains our gateway to the remarkable scene known throughout the world as Venice Beach. Click here for more info

Sweat it out with YAS FITNESS CENTERS! GThe couple that trains together stays together! About YAS Fitness Centers: A hybrid fitness movement combining Yoga and indoor cycling, YAS is for people who value their health, fitness and time. A smart combination of cardio, strength training, stretching and alignment, YAS is a succinct and balanced solution to all your fitness needs. YAS offers immaculate and spacious studios, expert instructors, great music and precise routines. YAS is home to a great community of like-minded, people looking to take their fitness to the next level and inspiring us to be serious at making excellent fitness fun. The very first fitness program dedicated to the combination of Yoga and Spinning®, YAS Fitness Studios were created and founded in 2001 by Kimberly Fowler. go2yas.com/products/gift-cards,

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..,HAVE A ROMANTIC DINNER AT ONE OF THESE AMAZING RESTAURANTS. Dine in Venice or Marina del Rey!

Dudley Market. Locals café and market by day, New American bistro by night. Serving and supporting our Venice community with heartwarming authentic cuisine. Chef Wesley Barden is bringing a culturally rich background and skilled hand to the farm-fresh coastal cuisine that we love and appreciate so much. In addition to their super rad menu they will have Valentine’s day specials that include Santa Barbara Sea Urchin, seared sables, baby market lettuce and key lime tarts. www.TheDudleyMarket.com

Barlo Kitchen and Cocktails: (Located in Hotel Erwin). Barlo serves up menus of ever-rotating “barn to belly” dishes and drinks with a focus on simplicity and fresh farmer’s market ingredients in a comfortable setting. And all of Barlo’s beer is from Ca. breweries! That means low food miles! Way to be green, Barlo! Open 7am daily. Dinner menu ‘til 11pm.
1697 Pacific Ave. | BarloVenice.com | 310.452.1111

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,Hama Sushi: Venice’s original sushi since 1979. Have some sushi and sake with your honey. Dates that start with sushi and sake usually end well! 213 Windward Ave. (on the Windward Circle) | hamasushi.com | 310 396.8783

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Have a romantic stroll along Abbot Kinney Blvd! Salt Air is a seafood-centric beach bistro located on Abbot Kinney in Venice, California. saltairvenice.com . Click here for all fun things to do on Abbot Kinney Blvd.

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All signs lead to Sunny Spot: (Washington and Abbot Kinney Blvd)Inventive, colorful twists on some of your favorites, and an ever evolving menu, make this a foodie destination. And, they have: $18 bottomless mimosas and bloody Mary’s M-F from 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., $5 brews, $6 wine and $8 cocktails during happy hour daily 4-7., And $3 PBR’s and ¢.50 wings during the games. It is always sunny at Sunny Spot! 822 Washington Blvd. Marina del Rey, CA 90292 sunnyspotvenice.com

Green Goddess Collective! Pick up some of nature’s wonder at the finest collective in Venice. They have a full line of indica, sativa and hybrids. As well, the edible section is outstanding! So, grab some chocolates from the GGC and chillax with your date in a state of bliss! Green Goddess Collective. Hours: 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. daily. 1716 Main St. Venice, CA 90291.

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Have a Venice Beach date! No trip to Venice is complete without visiting each of the listed attractions and unique neighborhoods that make up our city! Check out www.VisitVeniceCA.com for all fun things to do in the Venice, California area!